Last month, I promoted a video directed by Brian Schmoyer, an aspiring flash filmmaker. Entitled "The Only Thing I Know," Brian's film used anecdotal and circumstantial evidence to deliver a clear yet misguided message: Don't let video games ruin your life.
As expected, the online gaming community came out in droves to call attention to the inaccuracies and generalizations that plagued Brian's five-minute lecture. Instead of acknowledging and rectifying his own lack of willpower, the director blamed video games for his poor health, failed marriage, and loneliness.
Well, Brian's back! But instead of shoving our faces in his new and improved lifestyle, he hopes to clarify some misconceptions about his video, respond to his supporters, and speak to his detractors.
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While Brian doesn't address most of our concerns with his original film, I'll admit that his concluding remarks hit home. For what it's worth, Brian seems like a nice guy, and I sincerely hope he's met with success in his filmmaking career.